Equestrian
THAC Horsemanship
Congratulations to Olivia Biggs who has been selected to be part of the HERO program – Harness Education and rehoming opportunities program, for 2020. Currently Olivia agists her horse at our Equestrian Centre whilst she is training a thoroughbred for this program, in addition to completing the first year of her VCE studies and Certificate II in Equine Studies.
“The HERO Program, in partnership with the Victorian Harness Racing Club, has invested in the future of standardbred life after racing by developing a Youth Rider Cadetship.
“The cadetship provides an opportunity for the recipient to develop and grow their horse skills under the guidance of the HERO retraining team.
“The project, led by HERO Contracted Retrainers Cobe Lodge Limited and Moro Equine Services, aims to nurture and support individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to and interest in educating off-the-track standardbreds for recreational and/or competition riding.”
https://www.facebook.com/hrvhero/
You can read more about Olivia and the HERO program on the HERO website listed above and there will be an article published in Horse Deals magazine next week about Olivia and her beautiful horses.
THAC & Geelong Dressage Club Inc. Dressage Day – Saturday 12th October 2019.
Our annual Dressage competition will be held on Saturday 12th October 2019. The entry form is attached to this newsletter. Please save the date and we hope to see you all there!
THAC Interprimary Games Day
Friday 15th November 2019
The annual Interprimary Games Day will be held on the 15th November 2019 at the THAC Equestrian Centre. Please save the date in your diaries, the entry form is attached to this newsletter! The Hamilton and Alexandra College Equine Studies students are eagerly preparing for this event and are looking forward to seeing you all on the day!
Andrea Reidel Carrison Clinics Term 3
Thank you to those riders who have participated in Andrea’s clinics this year. Andrea’s instruction is always outstanding for all levels of riding. The final THAC Dressage clinic for Term 3 has been scheduled on the following date:
Sunday 29th September
Please see the attached form for entry details and send your entries in as soon as possible to ensure your place is secured for these fabulous clinics.
Interhouse Showjumping
RESCHEDULED to Friday 6th September 2019 starting at 2pm - TERM 3!
Our Interhouse Showjumping night has now been rescheduled to the 6th September, 2019 and will begin at 2pm during the scheduled House sport
afternoon. As previously advised entries will be held for the rescheduled event unless otherwise requested. Entries close at the end of this week!
For updates, news, Calendar, entry forms, results and more GO TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES:
Equestrian Victoria:
http://www.vic.equestrian.org.au/content/interschools
http://www.vic.equestrian.org.au/Events/calendar
Please make sure you join our THAC Equestrian Facebook page for regular updates and photos of all our Equestrian endeavours. Updates and entry forms for competitions are also posted on this page so make sure you keep up to date!
Please note any horses who are regularly coming to and from the Hamilton and Alexandra College Equestrian Centre must be up to date with vaccinations for Tetanus and Strangles and records of these will be maintained to ensure the biosecurity of the centre. You must also notify the Director of Horsemanship immediately if your horse has been in or originated from Queensland or Northern New South Wales. Please let me know if you have any concerns or questions.
Amanda te Boekhorst